Connecticut | State Reports by ClassBrain

John Brown, Famous People from Connecticut

Posted by The Brains on Apr 12, 2013 in States | 0 comments

John Brown (1800 – 1859) was born in Torrington, Connecticut. An American abolitionist, Brown believed that armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow U.S. slavery.

Weir Farm National Historic Site – Resources

Posted by The Brains on Jan 2, 2013 in People | 0 comments

Weir Farm National Historic Site commemorates the life and work of J. Alden Weir. Weir was an American impressionist painter and a member of the Cos Cob Art Colony in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Weir Farm National Historic Site – Overview

Posted by The Brains on Jan 2, 2013 in People | 0 comments

To American Impressionist painter J. Alden Weir (1852 – 1919), his beloved Connecticut farm provided him with the means to explore his artistic impressions of nature. For 37 years, Weir and visiting friends such as Childe Hassam and John Twachtman painted the gentle rolling hills, rocky pastures, people, and animals of the 153-acre farm.

Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park Maps

Posted by The Brains on Jan 2, 2013 in State Maps | 0 comments

Choose one of these excellent maps of Arkansas Toltec Mounds, and start your exploration of this unusual state park.

American History Landmarks in Connecticut

Posted by The Brains on Mar 1, 2011 in Unusual Locations | 0 comments

Discover some of the more interesting American history landmarks in the state of Connecticut, such as the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Barnum Museum.

Precipitation Map of Connecticut

Posted by The Brains on Feb 17, 2011 in State Maps | 0 comments

This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the state of Connecticut receives.

Population of Connecticut

Posted by The Brains on Dec 31, 2010 in Population | 0 comments

Population statistics for the state of Connecticut

National Parks of Connecticut

Posted by The Brains on Jul 4, 2010 in National Parks | 0 comments

ClassBrain helps you check out all of the National Parks that are located in your state. This map is interactive. Click on the park name and you will be taken to their website.

Connecticut Coat of Arms

Posted by The Brains on Jul 3, 2010 in State Coat of Arms | 0 comments

On March 24, 1931, the General Assembly adopted a design for the official Arms of the State

Connecticut State Animals

Posted by GeekSpeakpedia on Jul 1, 2010 in State Symbols | 0 comments

For all the growling, buzzing, flapping, hissing, and silent creatures in your state, check out our page on Connecticut’s living symbols.

Connecticut Art and Theatre Symbols

Posted by GeekSpeakpedia on Jun 19, 2010 in State Poet Laureates | 0 comments

Connecticut has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Connecticut state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state composer, to the state folk dance, this page has lots of information.